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Final phase for mass rape trial that has horrified France (www.bbc.com)

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After 10 weeks, the mass rape trial that has shocked France is moving on to the final phase of closing statements.

The case focuses on a formerly married couple, Dominique and Gisèle Pelicot, pensioners who are now in their early 70s.

Ms Pelicot's legal team will give their final statements on Tuesday, and the defence will then follow, ahead of a verdict from a panel of five judges expected on 20 December.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

I'm really scared that the "rape without intention" is going to stick around... That would be an absolutely awful precedent.